Within how many days after construction is completed must a Checkers franchisee open the Franchised Restaurant if they received training support?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must complete construction or installation of the Franchised Restaurant within 180 days from receipt of all government approvals and permits. You must open the Franchised Restaurant within 14 days after the date construction or installation is completed, or, for those Restaurants that received training support from us, within 19 days after the date construction or installation is completed.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must open their restaurant within a specific timeframe after construction is completed. If the franchisee receives training support from Checkers, they are required to open the restaurant within 19 days after construction or installation is completed.
This requirement ensures that franchisees promptly begin operations after the construction phase, capitalizing on the momentum and minimizing delays. The additional time for those receiving training support suggests that Checkers recognizes the need for a slightly extended period to integrate the training knowledge into the actual restaurant setup and initial operation.
It's important to note that failure to meet these deadlines could potentially lead to penalties or other consequences as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. However, Checkers may grant a one-time extension if the franchisee faces legitimate difficulties in meeting the required timeframes, provided they demonstrate good faith efforts. This extension may be subject to an extension fee as detailed in Item 6 of the FDD.